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    The Kat Stratford Guide To Being An Awesome Feminist

    This 10 Things I Hate About You character isn't hostile. She's annoyed, and with good reason.

    March to the beat of your own drum.

    Don’t let your dad make important life decisions for you.

    Challenge your teachers when you think they’re wrong.

    Read Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar.

    Popular guys in red convertibles are not impressive.

    Stay true to yourself.

    If Biggie comes on at a party, it’s OK to dance on a table.

    Poetry readings at feminist bookstores are fun after-school activities.

    Your body, your rules.

    Let yourself fall in love.

    But money doesn’t buy affection.

    Don’t go to prom unless you really want to.

    Make sure your voice is heard.